Magubo Falls in Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon

The tall and mighty Magubo Falls in Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon. Visit this LINK for more photos and travel tips on how to get there.

Dila Falls in Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon

Up close and personal with Dila Falls in CEDAR, Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon. Visit this LINK for story and more photos.

The Rich Plant Life of CEDAR

Impasugong's Center for Ecological Development and Recreation, more popularly known as CEDAR, is not only a place for exciting eco-adventures as featured in my previous post. Aside from its hiking trails, natural waterfalls, clean river and a man-made swimming pool, this forest park is also home to various plants, large and small.

As I observed during our adventure hike, CEDAR boasts not only of towering trees but also of small and interesting flora. I took some photos using my digicam and since I am not good in identifying names of plant species, I will just share these snapshots of CEDAR's rich plant life:

The Waterfalls of CEDAR

The Center for Ecological Development and Research (CEDAR) is an eco-park located in Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon. This reforestation project is one of the must-visit tourist destinations in the province. It offers various outdoor activities for adventure enthusiasts such as camping, trail hiking, swimming, river trekking, rappelling, canyoneering and so much more. Among CEDAR's main attractions are its three natural waterfalls, which can all be viewed and accessed in one day hike.

Running Across Atugan Bridge

Atugan Bridge, located along Sayre Highway, Impasugong, Bukidnon, is said to be the highest bridge in the Philippines. According to the Official Website of the Province of Bukidnon, it has a depth of 64.5 meters from top roadway to bottom of footings. Atugan Bridge was built using the balanced cantilever principle and simultaneous casting of piers. It crosses the Atugan Canyon and is regularly passed along by vehicles traversing the Cagayan de Oro-Bukidnon-Davao route. 

Last September 1, I got the chance to cross Atugan Bridge on foot when I joined the SPED Tri 30+ Run which started from Kisolon, Sumilao and ended in Malaybalay City. It was indeed a rare chance to run across the country's highest bridge, so I took the opportunity to take photos along the way.

Discovering Another Side of Impasug-ong

In my previous posts, I wrote about the town of Impasug-ong with its gigantic statues, beautiful plaza and the scenic Old Atugan Road. Photos featured in that series of posts were taken when I joined the 1st Impasugong Invitational Fun Run held last September. Just recently, we went back to Impasug-ong during the Columbia Trail Masters Duathlon where I voluntered as one of the race marshals and photographers. On that day I discovered another side of Impasug-ong, with sights so amazing that it simply took my breath away.

The Old Atugan Highway in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon

The Old Atugan Highway in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon used to be the main highway where travelers from Cagayan de Oro going to Bukidnon, Davao or Cotabato normally passed. When Sayre Highway was opened and became the main road, the Atugan Highway somehow turned into a forgotten road as travelers don't have to pass along its route anymore. Because of this, the awesome sights that one can view when passing along the Old Atugan Road remain hidden to present day commuters.

Snapshots: Impasug-ong Town Plaza

I had the opportunity to visit Impasug-ong once again when I joined the 1st Impasugong Invitational Fun Run last September 11, 2011. I haven't been in this town for more than 10 years I think, and upon arriving at the town plaza I was really impressed with all the developments that took place.

Giant Statues in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon

The Municipality of Impasug-ong recently boosted its tourism industry with the unveiling of larger-than-life cowboy and Kaamulan-inspired statues built along the highway road junction going to the town proper.

The Intavas to Kibenton Trail (Impasug-ong, Bukidnon)

I joined the 1st Intavas-Kibenton Eco-Trail Fun Run last August 7, 2011. The event was participated by no less than 200 runners and the race route started from Sitio Intavas, La Fortuna up to Barangay Kibenton, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon.